Don't ever allow yourself to swallow somebody else's words when they don't even trust that you will understand them in the first place.
This is because no relationship in life can blossom without mutual trust.
So you are not obliged to succumb to their demands and/or desires, their hopes and dreams. It's different from the loving sacrifice of and for loved ones. While love is service, it is not the magnitude of your actions that matter, rather the attitude of your heart in the doing.
Not everyone who says they love you knows love. Though these people keep telling you to trust that they have the best of intentions, that you shouldn't have low opinions about them because of their nagging (which you shouldn't), not all of them have true faith, much less have faith in you. Therefore, it is impossible to fulfill their need to either a) get you under their control, or b) stop themselves from worrying.
The harsh truth is that sometimes, these people include mom and dad. We need Jesus as much as you do.
But know this: Even before you came into this world, we already believe in you. Because of our faith, Jesus has entrusted you with us.
So keep doing what God has called you to do, even if we don't always understand you, because He is the most reliable place to put your confidence in.
{ The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.Proverbs 29:25 MSG }
{ Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. Hebrews 11:1-3 NKJV }
{ But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.Hebrews 11:6 NKJV }
{ I may speak in different languages of people or even angels. But if I do not have love, I am only a noisy bell or a crashing cymbal. I may have the gift of prophecy. I may understand all the secret things of God and have all knowledge, and I may have faith so great I can move mountains. But even with all these things, if I do not have love, then I am nothing. I may give away everything I have, and I may even give my body as an offering to be burned. But I gain nothing if I do not have love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NCV }
{ while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.2 Corinthians 4:18 NKJV }
"Remember, Ally. When people have low expectations of you, you can sometimes use it to your advantage." Then he looks me right in the eyes and points at my nose. "As long as you don't have low expectations of yourself. You hear?"
I don't have much to say about "Fish in a Tree" except that I'd refer this heartwarming read to any educator … because I actually think the star of the story isn't the girl, but the teacher.
A story about grit, bravery, finding true friends, dealing with bullies, asking for help, offering help, and recognizing those who need it, "Fish" paints the transformation of Ally Nickerson, a dyslexic girl who started out deemed as nothing but an unruly middle-school student (so much so that she moved into seven schools in seven years) into the brilliant girl she already was. Her inability to read was something Ally herself decidedly regarded as "dumb" ("how can you cure dumb?"). Deep down, she's too ashamed of it to ask for help, because every year it's the same - schools label her a "slow reader". So she'd do anything, like pretending she's infected with the bubonic plague to avoid a writing assignment, to distract everyone from learning about her disability. Everyone but her newest teacher, Mr. Daniels, saw the bright kid underneath the troublemaker, and no sooner he reached out to help her discover there's a lot more to her than she thinks.
Ally's story will help you break out of your shell and accept yourself as more than normal, because there's so much more than trying to fit in. My favorite character is Albert, one of Ally's best friends, who didn't let his need to belong compromise his integrity from the start. Like Ally, he also metamorphosed into an admirable boy who stood up for his dignity toward the end, even in the face of conflicting values.
Keisha whips around fast. "Why do you always try to pull people down?" she asks.
"Because some people deserve it, that's why," Shay answers.
"Deserve to be pulled down? Really?" Keisha asks.
Albert straightens his tie, which is the only part of his outfit that fits. He's even wearing his sneakers with the backs cut out.
"You know," he says, "logically, if a person was to pull another down, it would mean that he or she is already below that person."
I'm aware that there's already too many stories around that tells the same message, that it's triumphant to embrace your uniqueness, but as I said, the breakout star here is Mr. Daniels, and he's the reason anyone should be reading this book. Without his initiative, readiness to help, patience and flexibility to attend to his students' individual needs, Ally and her schoolmates will continue to misbehave, i.e. remain "not perfect and quiet", in their respective ways, which only reaffirms the labels people have already placed on them. So much heart in this book that's similar to Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan, although I enjoyed Sloan's book more as it covers a more diverse range of subjects and characters that gives it extra depth. But at its core, "Fish" provides substance in a way that brings tremendous hope for those with special needs, or for anyone who's constantly feeling left out, for that matter. I can understand why the viewpoint is confined to Ally's, as the author wants to make her message extra clear for her young readers. Because it's such an easy read, I recommend this book to anyone with a spare time.
"People act like the words 'slow reader' tell them everything that's inside. Like I'm a can of soup and they can just read the list of ingredients and know everything about me. There's lots of stuff about the soup inside that they can't put on the label, like how it smells and tastes and makes you feel warm when you eat it. There's got to be more to me than just a kid who can't read well."
Every book changes you in some way, whether it's your perspective on the world or how you define yourself in relation to the world. Literature gives us identity, even terrible literature.
Sometimes, people talk you down only because they want to feel better about themselves. These people usually take it behind your back, trifling and tattering from afar, as they seldom or never comes in contact with you.
Instead, be glad when someone corrects you directly, because this person is someone you can call a true friend.
{ The Lord corrects the people he loves and disciplines those he calls his own.Hebrews 12:6 CEV }
"There is no special protection when you cross that invisible line from your ordinary life to that parallel world where tragedies happen."
If you're already a fan of contemporary women's fiction, then this is your next favorite. Otherwise, I'd say you skip it. The reason I picked this up was because it won the Goodreads Choice Awards last year as the best book in Fiction. It's my attempt to understand the hype behind Australia's celebrated author Liane Moriarty, best known for her hits "The Husband's Secret" and "Big Little Lies". So yes, this is my first Moriarty. I can see why her fans are loyal. Her writing style works particularly well for "Truly Madly Guilty", which essentially plots the dissolution of seemingly strong bonds in the aftermath of what started out to be an ordinary barbecue day with the neighbors. For such a clear-cut premise, Moriarty covers aplenty: guilt, resentment, addiction, hoarding, pole dancing, IVF, even PTSD.
SIX RESPONSIBLE ADULTS. THREE CUTE KIDS. ONE SMALL DOG. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?
"She had multiple personalities; it was the only explanation. She was dangerous, calculating, diabolical, and . . . brilliant. She was fucking brilliant."
The central narrative of this psychological thriller revolves around the question of whether you can truly know someone or not, even if you claim to be close. That someone in this book is Hattie Hoffman, 18, who has everything any girl her age wants but thinks she'll fit better in a bigger pond than small-town Minnesota. She has it all figured out: She'll move to New York right after graduating high school to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional actress. Yet as chapter two opens, we see that her promising future was expunged just months before graduation when her body was found brutally stabbed to death. The news shook the entire town. As the plot thickens, we learned that she has been involved in an online relationship that might make or break her already fractured psyche, having transformed herself into whatever everybody wanted her to be her entire life. One minute we witness the great lengths she's willing to go in order to get what she wants, and then we're bemused by her charming wits the next. It's not difficult to summon this irresistible, hauntingly beautiful girl to mind - she's her teacher's pet, a good daughter, a great listener to all her friends, and her boyfriend's obsession - she can be everything you want her to be. But as we move closer to revealing the killer's identity, readers will no doubt ask themselves: Is she the victim, or the villain?
"You say you're just acting, but you're fracturing yourself into a thousand pieces, and every time I see another piece, you're gone again. You turn into someone else, a crowd of someone elses, and it makes me wonder if there's any such thing as Hattie Hoffman."
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In real life, I'm not comfortable being open with new people. Everyone around me knows that.
But my social media accounts are public for a reason.
A while ago, I revealed through the above post on Instagram that I made this year-long resolution to be aware of the energy that I give at every interaction I make - whether it's a positive or a negative one, whether I'm making peace or starting a war. Unfortunately, I'm wired to think negatively - it's a huge part of why I'm really private about my personal life. Ever since that day though, when my bro made me realize that it's possible to always leave others feeling more uplifted than when they came to you, it really hit home. I decided to change.
It's been a little over a year that I made that resolution, and so many things have changed - my attitude, my outlook on life, my relationship with God and especially my relationships with others. I mean, I fell off the wagon more often than not, but at least on social media, where you have the luxury to think through dozens of times before you post something (as opposed to real-time interactions where you sometimes react immediately and forget to give yourself time to think things through first), I'm fairly proud of myself for staying positive.
It's a cliche to say that you can always find something positive in everything. Disasters happen and evil is always around. It doesn't work that way. Throughout my year-long experience, I've learned that what we think don't always align with how we feel. You can't just lie to yourself and hope it will magically change how you feel. On the other hand, the logical thing to say is, nobody wants to feel bad, to listen to nags and whining and complaints all day, and so only say something nice. But that's not it either. You don't want to sugarcoat stuff or tell white lies just to make others feel better with a poker face. For me, working through the negative things in my head has taken constant prayers, will and determination, and utmost humility in order to work through the labyrinth and out into the light, specifically the humble attitude to ask for wisdom. Because here's the thing: I couldn't have done it all by myself. Jesus is my source.
Of wise counsel, of strength, endurance, empathy, and even the motivation to change in the first place.
So far this has been a long, private journey. But with that Instagram post, it's become public. Along the same line, maintaining a public account on social media is that it's motivated a part of me to be more relatable in general. But the thing with social media is, even more so than real-life, with relatability comes disclosure (...naturally), and with disclosure comes nosiness (exponentially!).
I mean, look, if I want to say it like it is, it'd just be OHH I HATE KAYPOH PEOPLE GOT NOTHING TO DO MEH *with a thick Singlish accent toward the end*? With this blog post, I want to make my peace with social media in particular, and how you cannot escape the fact you're allowing yourself to be vulnerable in that every snippet of yourself you put online is subjected to everything from idle talk to criticism. Believe me, I have a ratio of 1000:1 negative thoughts to positive right now when it comes to people having nothing to do but talk about other people's personal affairs, as they exist both on the Internet and in real life. As much as I want to wallow in the thousand, right now I'm choosing to deliver the positive one instead: Light only shines brighter in the presence of even greater darkness. It's the very law of nature when it comes to exposure. The only difference is that you are a creature of both nature and nurture. The authority to allow your light to shine brighter or let the darkness dim it is on you.
And what with my year, I know I couldn't have done it without allowing God doing some serious work in me.
... It Can Be This.
While social media may be a playground for busybodies to gossip around and entertain themselves with idle talk, it is also your opportunity to shed light on your passions and start something positive to talk about. Even as you're learning to change, others will still say you're ignorant, or accuse you of being fake, or even start some rumor that doesn't have any basis other than their infinite-scroll perception of your feed. As a matter of fact, expect these things to happen. You're open to view for everyone after all. Out in the stormy sea, so you're bound to get hit by thunder from every side.
All this time, my not-so-secret secret is keeping my eyes on Jesus.
And remember ... with the luxury of the online world, you can still think deliberately on what to say (and how to say it), what not to say, and what you don't have to say.
So far, it's going great for me, and if I can do it I believe anyone can do it too.
{ But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strongwind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,”Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”Matthew 14:27-31 NLT }
This book is a blend between The Breakfast Club and Pretty Little Liars, so it's no surprise that E! is developing a TV series out of Karen M. McManus' "One of Us is Lying."
I can totally imagine a successful series based on the simple preamble that a central figure remains unknown until the very end, making the whole thing a perfect binge for viewers like how it turned out for Gossip Girl.
For this one, five high school students walk into detention but only four made it out alive. There's the overachiever Bronwyn; homecoming princess Addy; Nate the motorbike-riding bad boy; Cooper the all-star jock; and Simon the outcast, who's also the creator of Bayview High's infamous gossip app. While they never really knew each other, they all had one thing in common: They all have something to hide. By the end of detention, Simon was dead, and investigators concluded this is a murder case with the four other students identified as prime suspects. Turns out Simon had planned to post juicy reveals about each of them the day after he died - so who is the one willing to kill to protect their secrets?
I have to applaud McManus for developing these well-worn high school stereotypes into something actually worth reading. The most fun part about this book was watching each of these characters break out of their social trappings and transform into someone original. The author added so many layers of depth to the four cliches with the help of relevant supporting characters and through having them narrate alternating chapters to advance the plot. From cliquish to individuals you care about - you can admire the evolution of each character from when they started out having separate lives and slowly integrating each other into one another's narrative. The character I disliked most at the beginning, Addy, ended up becoming my favorite second to bad-boy Nate, who I thought had the most integrity of them all. We'll get into Nate in a minute.
Halfway through the book, Addy was surprised by how good she feels when she finally stopped waiting for controlling ex-boyfriend Jake to "tell me again I'm not good enough." She thought she'd fall back into submitting to the pain of rejection, "but I didn't, and I don't. For the first time in a long time, I feel free." I was so happy for her at this point, because everyone has that one person who hurts you by constantly telling you you're not good enough, and you get so addicted to the hurt that feeling perpetually trapped becomes your comfort zone. You never dared yourself to do or say or be anything otherwise.
And then there's Nate, who was sincerely bothered when nobody stood up because everybody else hated Cooper for the wrong reasons. Even when Nate was the obvious outlier of the four, with existing criminal records and all, I would argue he had the clearest conscience of the bunch. It was as if he was a reluctant bad boy, just that he'd grew up hardened by a difficult family, with nothing else to hope for except making it through school and day after day through the fastest and easiest thing to sell (drugs). This part Nate said were my exact thoughts about 1/3 of the book: "I like all of them more than I thought I would. Bronwyn's obviously been the biggest surprise, and like doesn't cover it. But Addy's turned into kind of a badass, and Cooper's not as one-dimensional as I thought."
I always thought excellent character development trumps every other factor in assessing works of fiction, and this book is a fitting example of that. As for the writing, McManus was succinct yet eloquent, a pleasant surprise for a debut author. Despite so, the long and steady buildup of the plot, which ultimately helped readers learn so deeply about the characters, made the last chapters feel rushed. Secrets that point toward the killer (though it's already super obvious for me from the beginning) can be interspersed more evenly throughout the book. It's quite a shame to develop such lovable characters toward the end, ones that readers have grown to care about, but spend so little time on them.
Thank you Pikko's House for sending me the ARC of "Goodbye, Good Girl" by Renee Blossom via NetGalley. The final book will be available for the public on October 3, 2017.
This is ultimately is a coming-of-age story. At the brink of adolescence, Kandace Santellan tells the turning point of her life that leaves her innocence behind and on to learning the harsh reality of becoming an adult. In her case, this means choosing between being "the only adult in the family" who mothers her two younger sisters while taking care of her drug-abused mother all by herself, someone she's always been since her father left home for government work, and pursuing her questionable career as an exotic dancer.
The latter was easy money, since she has been giving pole dancing lessons as her side job back in her hometown in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The only difference is, stripping at gentleman's clubs can earn her up to ten grand a night, while in her old life money is slow and it's impossible to support her mother's medical bills, sisters' expenses, plus her own would-be college tuition fee.
This opportunity surfaced when Kandace decided to go on a cross-country trip to Los Angeles to find her father, hoping to convince him to come back home for good. Abandoned on the way by her boyfriend in St. Louis, Missouri, she was desperate. With no money and no intention of going back, she was adamant to stay on course until she finds a way to get to California. That's when a character named April came along, plunging her into this glamorous stripper lifestyle that is more addictive than drugs, and it's hard to stop at just one night.
The first half of the book was slow. The author spent most of it exposing the fantasy aspects of the club life, from St. Louis to Vegas to LA. It was fascinating as Brown also included the aftermath of lust, drugs, and dancing. Albeit the immense cash, designer clothes, and top hotel suites, Kandace was still always short of more to make ends meet. Like a normal teenager would, Brown showed the realism through Kandace's snap decisions and quickness to react throughout the book, although more so in the second half as her attitude grew bigger … and not necessarily wiser.
That's the thing: I cannot really relate with the character. As much as she's convinced by the end that she has matured, I wasn't. A lot has to do with the writing that didn't make the characters come through. I understand dialogues get the story going faster, but there were other plotlines that can be brought to clarity with dialogues more than others, namely the parts where Kandace is reminiscing memories, such as Markus's substantial significance as a supporting character to Kandace's family (since he's critical for the plot's progression).
Also, there were many characters that IMO didn't serve much of anything to Kandace's development: Her girlfriends back in Pittsburgh were so superfluous we never actually get to see them interacting with Kandace face-to-face. This lack-of-support problem leaves a lot of plotholes for the author to fill - like, whatever happened to Kyle the boyfriend? I can see his only role was to show readers how Kandace started off with absolutely no one to hold on to, not even her boyfriend. But we ended up with way too many loose ties. Moreover, since it's established that April is Kandace's sidekick almost throughout the book, I'd like to see more background to the character than what was sparsely given through the dialogues.
In terms of narrative, the climax itself was disappointing not only for everyone in the book, but for readers as well. Like I said, there were barely signs of ripeness, just a mere swallow-of-the-hard-pill conclusion to adulting. I think it might help if the author showed more perspective through Kandace's father and his situation, since the intention here might be to show the unreliability of the protagonist's voice as a young, volatile teenager. As breezy it was to read this book, I wouldn't recommend it to young readers due to the lack of relatability and character development.
The pattern at every bookstore visit is this: If a book caught my eye, I'd check it out immediately on Goodreads. The synopsis had me sold instantly:
St. Peter's Square, Rome. White smoke signals that a new Pope has been chosen. Is it possible that the new Pope...is a woman?
The world is watching as historic crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new Pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in the Church's history. Some followers are ecstatic, but the leading candidate has made a legion of powerful enemies.
From a difficult childhood with drug addled parents, to a career as a doctor on the front lines in Sudan, to a series of trials that test her faith at every turn, Brigid Fitzgerald's convictions and callings have made her the target of all those who fear that the Church has lost its way - dangerous adversaries who abhor challenges to tradition. Locked in a deadly, high-stakes battle with forces determined to undermine everything she believes in, Brigid must convert her enemies to her cause before she loses her faith ... and her life.
I didn't even notice the description on the back of the book is different.
So this became one of those books I grabbed on impulse. I mean, how could I NOT be intrigued? I wanna know how modern society looks like if it's run by a woman pope.
2017 has been my most active year in page-turning. The last time I ate words this swift was when I was in high school. Now that I'm pregnant and basically trying to catch my breath at every word I speak, I naturally resorted to hiding behind paperbacks to make myself and the growing baby comfortable.
These are the remaining books I'm looking forward to read before 2017 ends:
Player. Hunter. Hacker. Pawn. Those four words sold me right away. Ever since getting into "Ready Player One", I've been actively looking for Second Life-esque virtual reality books. "Warcross" looks to be a promising one, and it'll be the first book of its own series to come. (Publication date: September 12, 2017)
Nobody actually knows what this new John Green book will be about exactly, but it'll portray the tragedy of the witty and socially-awkward young adult he's best known for. I'm just excited that this time, he'll be exploring a female protagonist, and Aza Holmes will navigate "lifelong friendship, the intimacy of an unexpected reunion, Star Wars fan fiction, and tuatara." Sounds ambiguous enough to pique my interest. (Publication date: October 10, 2017)
The book I'm most excited about out of the bunch. Robert Langdon returns to navigate sacred history in this one. Set in Spain, "Origins" promises to reveal the scientific discovery of a lifetime, one that a certain people of power won't stop at keeping it a secret. (Publication date: October 3, 2017)
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
I gotta admit, it's the all-star cast in the upcoming movie adaption that got me hooked. I haven't read a single Agatha Christie up to this day, despite the hype, and I want to make her breakout paperback as my first. (First published in 1934)
P.S. I will be making the NEW and *sealed* books of these four titles available once they're published on the bookstore. So stay tuned.
Amanda glances up from the notebook, asks, "You're sure writing it down is the best way to go?"
"When you write something, you focus your full attention on it. It's almost impossible to write one thing while thinking about another. The act of putting it on paper keeps your thoughts and intentions aligned."
He says, "Every moment, every breath, contains a choice. But life is imperfect. We make the wrong choices. So we end up living in a state of perpetual regret, and is there anything worse? I built something that could actually eradicate regret. Let you find worlds where you made the right choice." Daniela says, "Life doesn't work that way. You live with your choices and learn. You don't cheat the system."
I seldom give 5 stars, but this one's mindf-ingly good. The basic premise is something I think anyone can relate: "Are you happy with your life?" What if … ? What if you did the things you've always wanted to do? What if you haven't made that big decision? What if you chose the path not taken instead?
For the author himself, "Dark Matter" was his most ambitious novel yet. Best known for his Wayward Pines trilogy, Blake Crouch dove into quantum mechanics and came up with three potentially separate novels in the initial stages of this book. During a round of brainstorming sesh with fellow novelist Marcus Sakey, the separate drafts unfolded into three different aspects of one story that he went on developing into the brilliant New York Times Bestseller it is today. There have been talks over the years about a movie adaptation, a similar path to his previous works on the small screen with Wayward Pines and Good Behavior, so we'll just have to wait and see.
"It's terrifying when you consider that every thought we have, every choice we could possibly make, branches into a new world."
I want to be careful not to give too much away because if I say something I shouldn't say I'll be revealing everything there is to know in this book. It literally works like a dark hole. If you think the first act is a strong propeller for you to keep the page turning, the plot twists toward the end could literally spiral you down into the end in no time.
On our most recent trip to Bali, we took the Romantic Package option from the Indonesian Resident Promo of Padma Resort Ubud, as recommended by our friend. It exceeded our expectations. The extensive estate covers its own luxurious infinity pool, mini farm, botanical garden, plus a forest designed for trekkers. It's the perfect escape for retreaters - they have so many facilities to cater to people who love the mountains.
As a mountain person (versus le husband who's a beach person), I love how the weather's perpetually cloudy in this part of Bali. Even if it's listed as an Ubud hotel, it's still a 45-minute drive from Ubud Central, so Desa Puhu is a really secluded area, away from the crowd and noise.
On this post I'm sharing some forest photos from the 2-night stay. For more details you can check out the official page for the promo.
Was so excited about the hotel the moment we arrived, I decided to take a walk around by myself immediately. I didn't trek as far down as I'd like as we planned to have a spa sesh right after. It was raining the next day when I took another walk further down the forest with hubs to reach Padma's very own bridge and river. I've always dreamed of walking in nature with my love for the longest time - kind of did it here :)
Went to visit Locavore again since last December. This time I'm 14-weeks pregnant, and that means my taste buds have drastically changed. Fortunately they were more than welcome about my special dietary needs, and, professional as they are, managed to figure it all out for us.
As I said last time, their service is top-notch, and that is an understatement. Even when the things I used to like doesn't pique my taste buds anymore, they still managed to impress us with their latest degustation menu as well as the boatload of complimentary dishes.
Like on our first visit (and because we already knew they're incredibly generous with their dishes), we opted for the five-course menu out of the seven, sans the beverage pairings.
I'm not going to elaborate on the dishes or provide details on the unique Locavore unique and culture. And as a refresher, I have given up the title of a blogger by now, and I'm very glad I did it for many reasons, one being I don't always have the complete information about everything (and that my photos don't always look the best anyway). You can visit Locavore's official website to find out more.
SQUID IN BLACK: Baby Squid a la Plancha, squid ink, onions, lacto-fermented leek, daun hujan
INTO THE SAWAH: Heritage Galuh rice (from Tegalalang, Central Bali), snails & garlic - 64 degrees duck egg - from abon fern tips - wild flowers
Because pregnant ladies can't eat half-cooked egg yolks, they replaced my INTO THE SAWAH dish to the vegetarian menu's very own cucumber curry.
Mixed cuts of pork meat assembled on a fancyyy bamboo platter.
This dish comes with its very own rice rolled over pork liver.
And sauces: This one is a spiced jackfruit sauce, inspired by the traditional Indonesian version
Plus this lado mudo sauce, which is basically green chilli
AGAR AGAR SANTAN: Young coconut, roasted coconut, kaffir lime, agar-agar, palm sugar
This is edible hibiscus at its best! Inside the pot is fresh rosella juice that we poured for ourselves into the serving glasses they brought along with it.
Obviously, I'm going to keep coming back here again :)
